Which of the Following Goals of Psychology Is Correctly Matched

question 202

Multiple Choice

Which of the following goals of psychology is correctly matched with an example?

• A) Description - A research assistant records the number of aggressive acts children display during a 15-minute recess period.
• B) Prediction - A sports psychologist determines whether increased testosterone produces increased aggression among student athletes.
• C) Explanation - A team of educators develops a program to decrease aggression among schoolchildren.
• D) Control - A researcher assesses whether adults are more likely to feel depressed when they have experienced recent major losses than when they have not.

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Definitions:

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high levels of activity, and energy, and a tendency to seek stimulation in the company of others.

Avoidance Motivation

A type of behavior aimed at avoiding negative outcomes, failures, or punishments, as opposed to seeking positive outcomes.

Hierarchy Of Needs

A motivational theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, depicting a five-tier model of human needs, from basic (physiological) to higher-order (self-actualization) needs.

Sequential

Occurring or following in a logical order or sequence.